Tag Archives: Idaho peaches

We are hitting the road! Help us celebrate Idaho Preferred month by joining us on our second annual Retail Roadshow in September. We will be traveling to 23 retail stores throughout the state from Post Falls to Idaho Falls and Hailey to Preston promoting Idaho-grown produce and more. September is the peak of harvest season […]

Farmers Market Week: Farmers, food producers, consumers and processors across the United States are celebrating Farmers Market Week, August 6-13. Farmers markets and other direct agricultural marketing outlets generate nearly $9 billion for the U.S. economy each year. There are over 50 Farmers Markets in Idaho – to find one near you click here. Fresh Fruits […]

This summer, sink your teeth into an Idaho peach and taste the difference of locally grown tree fruit! Our growing conditions are perfect for peaches. Idaho’s hot, dry days and cool nights allow for maximum sugar production and ultimate sweetness! Local peaches are more flavorful than those shipped in from out of state because they […]

August is here and do you know what that means? The first peaches of the season are ready! This flavorful Idaho fruit is available now in grocery stores and farmers markets. Look for sweet and juicy Idaho peaches at local retailers like Winco, Albertsons, Paul’s, Walmart and road-side fruit stands. Idaho peaches are grown across […]

Looking for the sweetest, juiciest peach? Then you are in luck – Idaho peaches are now in season. Idaho’s peaches are extra sweet due to the perfect summer growing conditions – warm days and cool nights lead to maximum sugar production. And, due to their perishable and fragile nature, out of state peaches are usually […]

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Idaho Preferred is a program of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to identify and promote Idaho food and agriculture products increasing market share and opportunity for profitability for Idaho farmers, ranchers, growers and food and beverage processors.